Most residents, families and workers would recommend their nursing home, survey finds
Jul 14, 2010
When it comes to their nursing home, a large majority of consumers and workers would be willing to recommend their facility to others, according to the results of a new survey.
OIG criticizes states for approving nursing homes’ plans of correction without checking them
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 12, 2019
The Office of the Inspector General says state agencies aren’t doing enough to make sure that nursing homes are correcting deficiencies.
Most assisted living residents need meds help, survey finds
Feb 05, 2008
A new survey of assisted living facilities finds that the vast majority of their residents receive help with their medications from staff members.
For many seniors, Medicare Part D is too expensive
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 22, 2007
One in five Medicare Part D benefit enrollees has delayed using or failed to obtain medications because of the program’s costs, according to a new survey released Tuesday.
Survey: Most healthcare providers are HIPAA compliant
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 13, 2004
The American Health Information Management Association found that most healthcare organizations are largely HIPAA compliant.
CMS suspends surveys, allows providers to exceed bed capacity in states hit by Hurricane Harvey
By
Sep 06, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is extending some flexibilities for Medicare providers in Texas and Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Administrator Seema Verma said on Saturday.
Parkinson stresses strength, moving forward at AHCA convention in Las Vegas
By
Oct 17, 2017
LAS VEGAS — The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living’s 68th Annual Convention & Expo kicked off on Monday with a moment of silence in the wake of a recent tragedy.
94% of all nursing homes still facing staffing shortages, new survey shows
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 24, 2021
Challenges associated with hiring and retaining long-term care workers has gotten worse for about three-quarters of nursing homes this year, according to a new survey from the American Health Care Association/National...
Bedbug infestations may be rising again
Aug 24, 2011
Bedbug infestations are getting worse in nursing homes and other settings, according to a recent survey by the National Pest Management Association and the University of Kentucky. The survey also found...
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Jun 10, 2008
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